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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has joined a campaign to fight and defeat childhood obesity in cooperation with the NFL, National Dairy Council, multiple health organizations and several major corporations.

Builders, welders and electricians are busy as Hilmar Cheese Company, and its division, Hilmar Ingredients, lift walls into place as part of the Phase II project at its Dalhart, Texas, facility.

The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,498 lbs. milk, 859 lbs. fat, and 666 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield is 2,248 pounds.

Accompanying the January 2010 sire summary, Genex has released an updated ranking system for sire fertility.

Bonus content: More on re-engineered alfalfa: Overview Improving protein utilization alfalfa breeders are looking to improve fiber digestibility and slow down the rate of protein digestibility in the cow’s rumen Consortium for Alfalfa Improvement

Bonus content: More on New York Animal Agricultural Coalition Do neighbors grumble about your farming practices when you’re out of earshot? Those who had a chance to anonymously register their complaints recently in a New York State survey didn’t—much.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it will investigate reports that milk from a cow produced from a cloned parent is on sale in Britain.The International Herald Tribune reported that a British dairyfarmer - who wished to remain anonymous - admitted using milk from a cow bred from a clone as part of his daily production.

Cost-price squeeze worse than 1980s

Farmers and water agencies in California’s Central Valley are applauding yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge that water restrictions meant to protect endangered salmon and other species are based on flawed science.

HSUS donated less than 0.5% of its budget to local pet shelters and humane societies in 2008.